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The maze of political intransigence and rogues' gallery of utter contemptibles Howson presents would be comical if their effect was not so, literally, deadly. The worst offenders would appear to be the Russians, who agreed to house the family silver (or rather, gold) for the Republicans, only to annex it at a ridiculously low rate by way of a smokescreen of exchange rates and bureaucracy. They were not the only ones, and at least they supplied something; the "Non Intervention" policy of the British and French merely allowed Hitler and Mussolini to continue supplying the Nationalists while the Republican effort was strangulated.
In the 1930s it was widely believed that the next war would be won in the air. The obsolete junk that did find its way to Spanish Republicans had no chance of securing victory, and rather, Howson contends, sunk their hopes. He has written a passionate, persuasive book, with occasional quirkiness, of the shenanigans and skullduggery of international arms trafficking, which is as sadly relevant today as in 1936. --David Vincent
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Book Description Hardback. Condition: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine. Seller Inventory # GOR002061386
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Tells the story of the arms-racketeering and political chicanery by which the Republicans were finally defeated in the Spanish Civil War. The book touches on various revelations, such as the Polish military dictatorship - Franco supporters - being one of the largest suppliers to the Republicans. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR005440995
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Book Description hardcover. Condition: Fine copy in fine dust jacket. 1st edition. 8vo, 354 pp. Seller Inventory # 089765
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First edition first printing Large octavo hardback 365 pp. Maps Touch of foxing on outer edge of page block otherwise Fine condition in Fine unclipped dust jacket. No inscriptions. Seller Inventory # 089811
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. This copy is in new, unmarked condition bound in black cloth covered boards with bright gilt titling to the spine. This copy is bright, tight, white and square. The unclipped dust wrapper is in as new condition. International postal rates are calculated on a book weighing 1 Kilo, in cases where the book weighs more than 1 Kilo increased postal rates will be quoted, where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. The defeat of the Spanish left is cast in starkly original light by the author's astonishing revalations of the political tricks and financial rackets that undermined the Republic's ability to equip its armies. This is a passionately argued and compelling book. This book is a work of meticulous scholarship. Rogues, con-men, schemers, and thieves abound. The Republic in the beginning had little control over its own agents. Sometimes competing agents actually bid up the prices on weapons by unknowingly bidding against each other. Agents of various departments or even of specific political actors had next to no knowledge of aircraft or weapons. They were easy prey for the scoundrels in the arms trade. Ref EE 2. Seller Inventory # 029735
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Hardback; very good in marked dustjacket. ; The arms-racketeering and political chicanery by which the Republicans were entrapped and finally defeated in the Spanish Civil War. Illustrations & maps; +xipp. ; 354 pages. Seller Inventory # 73760